RSS condolegal2018-12-19T07:27:19+0000Zend_Feed_Writerhttp://en.condolegal.com/condolegalcontact@condolegal.comhttp://www.condolegal.comSeptember 9, 2018 - The Ministère des finances is embarking on an important milestone in the implementation of Bill 141, which introduces several legislative amendments to co-ownership insurance. In fact, to be really in force, it will require the adoption of several regulations. This will allow better defining its impact, by the means of a broad consultation that has recently been launched.
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September
9, 2018 - The Ministère des finances is embarking on an important milestone in the implementation of Bill
141, which introduces several legislative amendments to
co-ownership insurance. In fact, to be really in force, it will
require the adoption of several regulations. This will allow better
defining its impact, by the means of a broad consultation that has
recently been launched.

Montreal Home Expo will open its doors from February 7th to February 10th. As usual Pavillon condo will also welcome up to 105 000 visitors. Like every year we will offer free legal consultations and several lectures about co-ownership will be offered by our partner, the RGCQ.

Take your pick amongst dozens of companies specialized in condominiums to help you plan repair or construction works, or simply to improve services for your homeowners association. More than 600 exhibitors will be there to answer your every need.

To know more about Montreal Home Expo, visit their website and to know more about the lectures visit the RGCQ website

Montreal Home Expo
will open its doors from February 7th to February 10th. As usual
Pavillon condo will also welcome up to 105 000 visitors. Like every
year we will offer free legal consultations and several lectures
about co-ownership will be offered by our partner, the RGCQ.

Take your pick amongst dozens of companies specialized in
condominiums to help you plan repair or construction works, or
simply to improve services for your homeowners association. More
than 600 exhibitors will be there to answer your every need.

To know more about Montreal Home Expo, visit their website and
to know more about the lectures visit the RGCQ website

July 25, 2018 - The cannabis prohibition in co-ownerships is presently a hot topic. Lawyer Maxime St-Onge, from de Grandpré Joli-Cœur, gave an overview thereof this morning on Global News.

While several Canadian co-owners syndicates are racing against the clock to ban pot in their immovable, the young lawyer confirms that Montreal is no exception as cannabis decriminalization will officially come into effect on October 7th.

July
25, 2018 - The cannabis prohibition in co-ownerships is presently a
hot topic. Lawyer Maxime St-Onge, from de Grandpré
Joli-Cœur, gave an overview thereof this morning on Global
News.

While several Canadian co-owners syndicates are racing against
the clock to ban pot in their immovable, the young lawyer confirms
that Montreal is no exception as cannabis decriminalization will
officially come into effect on October 7th.

July 4, 2018 - Condo buyers dealing with a real estate broker now have at their disposal a new tool to better protect their transaction. The coming into force of the mandatory form Declarations of the seller upon the immovable - Divided co-ownership, on July 1, 2018, will allow purchasers to obtain crucial information to govern them during their purchase.

Prepared by “l’Organisme d’autorèglementation du courtage immobilier du Québec [the Quebec organization for the self-regulation of real estate brokerage (OACIQ)]," it allows the seller to declare the current state of his property", to protect him from a possible recourse. As for the buyer, this document provides the necessary details so that he can "make an informed decision," states OACIQ.

July
4, 2018 - Condo buyers dealing with a real estate broker now have
at their disposal a new tool to better protect their transaction.
The coming into force of the mandatory form Declarations of the
seller upon the immovable - Divided co-ownership, on
July 1, 2018, will allow purchasers to obtain crucial information
to govern them during their purchase.

Prepared by “l’Organisme d’autorèglementation du courtage
immobilier du Québec [the Quebec organization for the
self-regulation of real estate brokerage (OACIQ)]," it allows the
seller to declare the current state of his property", to protect
him from a possible recourse. As for the buyer, this document
provides the necessary details so that he can "make an informed
decision," states OACIQ.

Question: During our last general meeting of co-owners, the president of the board of directors suggested to sell a parcel of land located in the backyard of our immovable. According to him, the amount that we could receive would allow to replenish the contingency fund. Can you tell me if that is possible? If this is the case, I would like to know who has the authority to make this decision.
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Question:
During our last general meeting of co-owners, the president of the
board of directors suggested to sell a parcel of land located in
the backyard of our immovable. According to him, the amount that we
could receive would allow to replenish the contingency fund. Can
you tell me if that is possible? If this is the case, I would like
to know who has the authority to make this decision.

Despite increased congestion and gridlock in major urban centers, many co-owners still favor the automobile as their means of transportation. The densification of cities accentuates chronic congestion, which contributes to scarce parking spots on the streets. The situation is not much better in the suburbs, since it is generally forbidden to park (at night) in the winter time. Access to parking is therefore an important issue for many co-owners and buyers.

Despite increased congestion and
gridlock in major urban centers, many co-owners still favor the
automobile as their means of transportation. The densification of
cities accentuates chronic congestion, which contributes to scarce
parking spots on the streets. The situation is not much better in
the suburbs, since it is generally forbidden to park (at night) in
the winter time. Access to parking is therefore an important issue
for many co-owners and buyers.

May 25, 2018 - Syndicates of co-owners must deal with a new phenomenon: religious symbols. This issue must be treated with utmost caution, more particularly where a by-law prohibits public signs in a co-ownership.
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May
25, 2018 - Syndicates of co-owners must deal with a new phenomenon:
religious symbols. This issue must be treated with utmost caution,
more particularly where a by-law prohibits public signs in a
co-ownership.

May 23, 2018 – An omnibus reform bill being in preparation, Condolegal.com invites the general public and its regulars Internet users to participate to a survey, in answering a simple question: Do you consider that the Quebec government is doing enough to protect co-owners rights? All you have to do is answer: yes or no.
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May
23, 2018 – An omnibus reform bill being in preparation,
Condolegal.com invites the general public and its regulars Internet
users to participate to a survey, in answering a simple
question: Do you consider that the Quebec government is doing
enough to protect co-owners rights? All you have to do is answer:
yes or no.

Whereas the federal government is preparing the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes, several syndicates of co-ownership are concerned of the impact this decision will have on their immovable. Therefore, it would be advisable that they ban growing and smoking cannabis. Even more so that presently many people consider, for various reasons, that this substance must be prohibited and that they should seize the opportunity to do so now. After the adoption of Bill C-45, such an exercise may be more difficult.

Whereas the federal government is
preparing the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes,
several syndicates of co-ownership are concerned of the impact this
decision will have on their immovable. Therefore, it would be
advisable that they ban growing and smoking cannabis. Even more so
that presently many people consider, for various reasons, that this
substance must be prohibited and that they should seize the
opportunity to do so now. After the adoption of Bill C-45, such an
exercise may be more difficult.

May 2, 2018 - Growing cannabis at home is a source of controversy in Quebec, as it intends to ban it on its territory. Even dough under Bill C-45 Ottawa seems determined to allow this practice in all provinces, it will find two provinces on its path: Quebec and Manitoba.

May 2, 2018 - Growing cannabis at home is a source of
controversy in Quebec, as it intends to ban it on its territory.
Even dough under Bill C-45 Ottawa seems determined to allow
this practice in all provinces, it will find two provinces on its
path: Quebec and Manitoba.

April 4, 2018 - Homeowners living alone in Canada are increasing in number. And Quebec is well ahead in this regard. Statistics Canada indicates that, in 2016, Quebec had the highest proportion of single person private households (33.3%).

If one adds the numerous single-parent families to this equation, the critical mass of individuals living alone and prospective property buyers should increase dramatically. For the time being, in 2006 couples accounted for 54.3% of private households in Quebec, and 53.0% in 2016.

April
4, 2018 - Homeowners living alone in Canada are increasing in
number. And Quebec is well ahead in this regard. Statistics Canada
indicates that, in 2016, Quebec had the highest proportion of
single person private households (33.3%).

If one adds the numerous
single-parent families to this equation, the critical mass of
individuals living alone and prospective property buyers should
increase dramatically. For the time being, in 2006 couples
accounted for 54.3% of private households in Quebec, and 53.0% in
2016.

February 7, 2018 - Smoking in public is no longer allowed in Hampstead. This prohibition will also apply to marijuana once legalized in Canada.

A proposed bylaw on tobacco products and other substances in the territory of Hampstead was adopted early February by City Council. The prohibition extends to parks, streets, sidewalks, municipal buildings and adjacent land. It includes pot.

February 7, 2018 - Smoking in public
is no longer allowed in Hampstead. This prohibition will also apply
to marijuana once legalized in Canada.

A proposed bylaw on tobacco products
and other substances in the territory of Hampstead was adopted
early February by City Council. The prohibition extends to parks,
streets, sidewalks, municipal buildings and adjacent land. It
includes pot.

Every January or February, the manager, the accountant or the administrator of the co-ownership syndicate must complete, at the request of the co-owners concerned, the form TPZ-1029.MD.5-V for the tax credit for home support services for seniors. Completing this form requires an analysis of the accounting books to use only eligible expenses. This work can take a lot of time, depending on the volume of transactions of the condominium. It is tempting to charge the co-owner requesting this form a fair amount of professional fees for the production of the said document. Especially that in condominiums, the trend is according to the user-pays principle. Can we do it?

Every January or February, the
manager, the accountant or the administrator of the co-ownership
syndicate must complete, at the request of the co-owners concerned,
the form TPZ-1029.MD.5-V for the tax credit for home support
services for seniors. Completing this form requires an analysis of
the accounting books to use only eligible expenses. This work can
take a lot of time, depending on the volume of transactions of the
condominium. It is tempting to charge the co-owner requesting this
form a fair amount of professional fees for the production of the
said document. Especially that in condominiums, the trend is
according to the user-pays principle. Can we do it?

February 24, 2018 – The Syndicates of co-ownership who apprehend potential conflicts in their immovable, in view of the legalization of marijuana, can act effectively while there is still time. You should know that it is possible to ban this substance, both in the private and common portions, provided that you act before cannabis is decriminalized by the federal government.

Apartments held in co-ownerships can be poorly compartmentalized or have deficient ventilation. Thus, second-hand smoke - such as from tobacco and marijuana - makes its way into adjoining units, often resulting in neighborhood disturbances.

February 24, 2018 – The Syndicates of co-ownership who apprehend
potential conflicts in their immovable, in view of the legalization
of marijuana, can act effectively while there is still time. You
should know that it is possible to ban this substance, both in the
private and common portions, provided that you
act before cannabis is decriminalized by the federal
government.

Apartments held in co-ownerships can
be poorly compartmentalized or have deficient ventilation. Thus,
second-hand smoke - such as from tobacco and
marijuana - makes its way into adjoining units, often resulting in
neighborhood disturbances.

January 29,
2018 - After promising seemingly forever co-ownership legislative
reform , Québec Minister of Justice, Stéphanie Vallée, passed the
buck to her colleague Lise Thériault, Minister responsible for
“l’habitation et la protection des consommateurs”( Housing and
Consumer Protection) and this spring she wants to introduce a bill
on a this pressing issue.

January 17, 2018 - The notion of real estate brokerage should be better defined, to avoid confusion regarding the protection of the public. This is what Nadine Lindsay, President and Chief Executive Officer of “l’Organisme d’autoréglementation du courtage immobilier” (Real Estate Regulatory Organization-OACIQ), believes.

Nadine Lindsay recently took position on this issue at the occasion of Bill 141 tabled in September 2017, by means of a brief presented to the National Assembly. It includes four recommendations to "better protect the public" during a real estate and hypothecary transaction.

January 17, 2018 - The notion of
real estate brokerage should be better defined, to avoid confusion
regarding the protection of the public. This is what Nadine
Lindsay, President and Chief Executive Officer of “l’Organisme
d’autoréglementation du courtage immobilier” (Real Estate
Regulatory Organization-OACIQ), believes.

Nadine Lindsay recently took
position on this issue at the occasion of Bill 141 tabled in September 2017, by means of
a brief presented to the National Assembly. It
includes four recommendations to "better protect the public" during
a real estate and hypothecary transaction.

A syndicate of co-owners can sometimes evolve into a small and medium size enterprise, an SME. Even more so if it assigns personnel to the various common portions maintenance chores of the immovable.

Yet, people hired by a syndicate have rights. In fact, their prerogatives are the same as those in force in the labor market. It is better to be aware of them and to understand the consequences.